Solsbury Hill
Erasure Lyrics

Climbing up on Solsbury Hill
Starting an arduous journey to find a new perspective

I could see the city light
Obtaining an alternative, bird's-eye view of the world

Wind was blowing, time stood still
Being transported to a completely different reality that suspended everyday concerns

Eagle flew out of the night
Being greeted by an auspicious symbol of freedom and power

He was something to observe
Being struck by the presence of a mysterious stranger

Came in close, I heard a voice
Encountering a mentor who offered guidance and direction

Standing stretching every nerve
Being pushed to confront personal boundaries and fears

I had to listen had no choice
Being compelled to accept the message of the mentor despite skepticism

I did not believe the information
Being skeptical of the guidance offered

Just had to trust imagination
Realizing that the imagination has the power to inspire and provide alternative solutions

My heart was going boom boom, boom
Being overwhelmed by excitement and anticipation

"Son," he said, "Grab your things, I've come to take you home."
Receiving a clarion call to follow the mentor to a new life

To keeping silence I resigned
Choosing not to share the travel experience with others

My friends would think I was a nut
Anticipating judgment and ridicule from others

Turning water into wine
Acknowledging that the mentor has the ability to transform perceptions and reality

Open doors would soon be shut
Realizing that opportunities are fleeting and need to be seized quickly

So I went from day to day
Existing in a monotonous and unfulfilling routine

Tho' my life was in a rut
Feeling trapped and stagnant

'Till I thought of what I'd say
Reflecting on potential courses of action

Which connection I should cut
Choosing which aspects of life need to be left behind

I was feeling part of the scenery
Feeling invisible and unimportant

I walked right out of the machinery
Breaking out of a soul-crushing routine

My heart was going boom boom boom
Experiencing exhilaration and liberation

"Hey," he said, "grab your things, I've come to take you home."
Receiving divine help and guidance in transitioning to a new phase of life

When illusion spin her net
Being entrapped by deceptive appearances

I'm never where I want to be
Being unable to find a sense of belonging and meaning

And liberty she pirouette
Being teased by fleeting promises of freedom and independence

When I think that I am free
Being disillusioned by false impressions of freedom

Watched by empty silhouettes
Being surrounded by people who are indifferent and apathetic

Who close their eyes, but still can see
Being observed by people who pretend not to care, but still pass judgment

No one taught them etiquette
Being surrounded by people who lack empathy and social skills

I will show another me
Resolving to become a different, more authentic person

Today I don't need a replacement
No longer seeking external validation and acceptance

I'll tell them what the smile on my face meant
Being confident and assertive in expressing my inner emotions

My heart was going boom boom boom
Feeling joyful and content in one's choices and sense of direction

"Hey," I said, "You can keep my things, they've come to take me home."
Acknowledging that one's journey does not involve material possessions or external validation, but rather a sense of self-discovery and purpose.